What is important is fashion sense. Being able to sew is also important. Social and cooperative skills to get along well with sponsors and staff, as well as physical strength and energy, are also essential.

Stylists coordinate costumes, accessories, and accessories worn by models, entertainers, and artists for magazines, advertisements, television, movies, and concerts. They visit manufacturers and stores to borrow clothes and accessories, and help models and celebrities put them on. It is also their job to frequently remove dust from the clothes. After the shoot is over, they check the borrowed items to make sure they are clean and return them. It is a hard job with a lot of chores, but it is very rewarding when the models and talents look different and shine in the clothes I coordinate for them.

There are no qualifications required to become a stylist, and no educational background is necessary. In practice, however, it is common for stylists to study at a fashion school or university to acquire basic knowledge such as color science. In fact, it is common for students to study at a fashion school or college to acquire basic knowledge of color and other aspects of the fashion industry.

The best way to find a job is to join a stylist's office or to become an assistant to a famous freelance stylist. Because of the limited number of jobs available for the latter, it is common for people to seek employment with a stylist agency. Others have worked for apparel manufacturers or advertising agencies before becoming stylists. In all cases, until they become full-fledged professionals, they must gain experience as assistants and learn their trade.

Stylists used to be thought of as a female profession, but recently the number of male stylists has been increasing. This is because more and more men are interested in fashion, and product advertisements now require styling that attracts male buyers. Personal stylists, who give fashion advice to the general public, are also increasing their presence as professionals. As interest in fashion continues to grow, the demand for stylists is also expected to increase.

If you belong to an office and become a full-fledged professional, your monthly salary will be about 150,000 to 300,000 yen. Freelancers, on average, earn around ¥400,000 to ¥700,000 per month, although this varies depending on the level of activity, and some freelancers earn several million yen per month. For those just starting out as assistants, the monthly salary is around 100,000 yen.

Because they are subject to filming and location schedules, their vacations and work hours tend to be irregular.

In terms of regions, Tokyo is by far the most common, with a high concentration of publishing companies, TV stations, video production companies, and event companies. Other major cities include Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo.

It's a chart that shows at a glance the main routes to getting a job as a stylist!